communality

noun

com·​mu·​nal·​i·​ty ˌkäm-yu̇-ˈna-lə-tē 

plural communalities

1

: communal state or character

2

: a feeling of group solidarity

Examples of communality in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ricard turned this island into a whimsical microcosm of the good life—one filled with food, drink, creativit,y and communality—and now his descendants are continuing that spirit in partnership with the Zannier hotel group. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026

His emphasis is on symbiosis and communality, both between plants and with plants. — Literary Hub, 26 Mar. 2026

Our culture places immense importance on communality, leading to the perception that a different stance is a sign of pathology. — Dr. Rami Kaminski, Time, 18 June 2025

These differing statuses have a significant effect not only on their communality but also their wealth. — Kojo Koram, The New Republic, 18 Sep. 2022

The melody is community, communality, friendships, family, predictability. — Hannah Farrow, Field & Stream, 14 Sep. 2020

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for communality

• abnormality
• cardinality
• commonality
• cordiality
• corporeality
• criminality
• criticality
• functionality
• generality
• geniality
• hospitality
• illegality